Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Undergraduate (Bachelor)
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Why are these studies worth choosing?
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) at VIZJA University is an excellent choice for individuals who want to help others on a daily basis, working in a dynamic environment and facing constantly evolving challenges. This is a profession where routine is rare, but the sense of agency and the incomparable satisfaction of saving lives and health are common. Moreover, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) allows you to combine a sense of mission and passion with personal development—enabling you to continuously expand your medical knowledge, maintain physical fitness, build psychological resilience, and strengthen teamwork skills. It is also one of the most essential and socially valued medical professions, with professionals in high demand both in Poland and abroad.
The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) programme at VIZJAUniversity is compliant with the Polish Qualifications Framework and fully aligned with the requirements of the Act on State Emergency Medical Services. The programme has a practical profile, which places particular emphasis on developing core competences and gaining field experience through numerous workshops, emergency simulations, and internships in real-life settings and renowned medical institutions. Completing this degree not only opens the path to professional practice, but also allows for further specialised education at the Master’s level and eligibility to take the National Examination in Emergency Medical Services (PERM).
What can you do after graduation?
After obtaining your diploma, you can work as a paramedic in units of the State Emergency Medical Services (PRM) system, such as hospital emergency departments and medical rescue teams (including air ambulance units). You may also find employment in trauma centres, hospital wards cooperating with PRM, and various other rescue and emergency services. You can choose to work full-time or operate as a private contractor—offering, for instance, first aid training for different social and professional groups. As a graduate of the first-cycle Emergency Medical Services (EMS) programme, you will also be eligible to continue your education at the Master’s level. Remember that practising paramedics are required to engage in lifelong continuing professional development, as set out in the Regulation of the Minister of Health on the continuing education of paramedics.
This programme is for you if:
You feel a calling to pursue a profession that saves lives;
You enjoy task-oriented and team-based work;
You thrive in situations that require quick decision-making and staying calm under pressure.
Admission rules and regulations
Note: important information for 2025 candidates
Please read carefully the application procedures in line with the changes introduced by the Polish Ministry of Science and Higher Education in 2025.
Curriculum and study structure
The curriculum of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) programme at the first-cycle level is aligned with the professional competence profile of a paramedic, as defined in the Regulation of the Polish Minister of Health of 20 April 2016 (on emergency medical procedures and other healthcare services that may be provided by a paramedic). Graduates are fully prepared to begin their professional careers, equipped with solid theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and appropriate social competences. The programme also supports the development of a long-term professional path within the field of emergency medical services.
FIRST YEAR OF STUDY
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
|---|---|---|
| Anatomy (I) | 2 | 35/35 |
| Physiology with Elements of Clinical Physiology (I) | 2 | 30/30 |
| Biology and Microbiology | 2 | 30/30 |
| Biophysics | 1 | 10/10 |
| Biochemistry with Elements of Chemistry | 1 | 15/15 |
| Computer Science with Biostatistics | 1 | 15/15 |
| Public Health | 2 | 30/30 |
| Sociology of Medicine | 2 | 30/30 |
| Team Collaboration and Communication | 2 | 30/30 |
| Psychology | 2 | 30/30 |
| Physical Examinations | 1 | 20/20 |
| Basic Medical Procedures | 4 | 90/90 |
| First Aid | 1 | 25/25 |
| Qualified First Aid | 1 | 25/25 |
| Basic Mechanical Ventilation / Basics of Transplantology (Elective) | 1 | 25/25 |
| Professionalism in Emergency Medical Services / Professionalism in Medical Professions (Elective) | 1 | 25/25 |
| Mid-Year Internship - Hospital Emergency Department | 3 | 90/90 |
| Mid-Year Internship - Medical Dispatch Center or an entity supporting the Provincial Emergency Medical Services Coordinator | 1 | 30/30 |
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
|---|---|---|
| Sports and Recreational Activities | 0 | 30/0 |
| Anatomy (II) | 2 | 35/35 |
| Physiology with Elements of Clinical Physiology (II) | 2 | 30/30 |
| Pharmacology with Toxicology | 2 | 30/30 |
| Professional Ethics of a Paramedic | 1 | 20/20 |
| Medical Law (Elective) | 1 | 15/15 |
| Economics and Management in Healthcare | 2 | 20/20 |
| Foreign Language (I) | 2 | 30/30 |
| Basic Sign Language / Communication and Cooperation in an Interprofessional Team (Elective) | 2 | 30/30 |
| Medical Rescue (I) + OSCE exam | 6 | 140/140 |
| Pre-hospital Emergency Procedures | 2 | 35/35 |
| Disaster Medicine | 1 | 25/25 |
| Organization of the Emergency Medical Services System / Medical Documentation (Elective) | 1 | 25/25 |
| Summer Internship - Hospital Emergency Department | 6 | 156/156 |
SECOND YEAR OF STUDY
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
|---|---|---|
| Sports and Recreational Activities | 0 | 30/0 |
| Pathology | 1 | 20/20 |
| Medical Education | 2 | 30/30 |
| Foreign Language (II) | 2 | 30/30 |
| Internal Medicine with Elements of Oncology (I) | 3 | 60/60 |
| Cardiology (I) | 2 | 45/45 |
| Medical Procedure Techniques | 1 | 20/20 |
| Emergency Medicine (I) | 3 | 80/80 |
| Surgery | 2 | 50/50 |
| In-Hospital Emergency Procedures | 2 | 35/35 |
| Emergency Medical Procedures (II) | 4 | 90/90 |
| Tactical Medicine | 2 | 30/30 |
| Mid-Year Internship - General Surgery Department | 1 | 30/30 |
| Mid-Year Internship - Emergency Medical Teams | 4 | 96/96 |
| Internships Mid-year - Internal Medicine Department | 1 | 30/30 |
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign Language (III) | 2 | 30/30 |
| Neurology | 1 | 25/25 |
| Internal Medicine with Elements of Oncology (II) | 3 | 55/55 |
| Emergency Medicine (II) | 3 | 55/55 |
| Cardiology (II) | 2 | 35/35 |
| Emergency Medical Procedures (III) + OSCE exam | 4 | 110/110 |
| Orthopedics and Traumatology of the Musculoskeletal System | 2 | 45/45 |
| Gynecology and Obstetrics | 2 | 40/40 |
| Mid-Year Internship - Neurology Department with Stroke Unit | 1 | 30/30 |
| Summer Internship - Operating Theater | 4 | 96/96 |
| Summer Internship - Emergency Medical Services | 6 | 156/156 |
THIRD YEAR OF STUDY
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign Language (IV) | 2 | 30/30 |
| Fitness Classes with Elements of Specialized Rescue | 6 | 90/90 |
| Pediatrics | 3 | 70/70 |
| Otorhinolaryngology | 1 | 20/20 |
| Urology | 1 | 20/20 |
| Infectious Diseases | 2 | 30/30 |
| Forensic Medicine | 1 | 20/20 |
| Epidemiological Threats and Vaccinations | 1 | 20/20 |
| Emergency Medical Procedures (IV) | 3 | 60/60 |
| Ophthalmology | 1 | 10/10 |
| Intensive Care | 3 | 80/80 |
| Emergency Medicine (III) | 4 | 80/80 |
| Mid-Year Internship - Pediatrics Department | 1 | 30/30 |
| Mid-Year Internship - Gynecology and Obstetrics Department | 1 | 30/30 |
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
|---|---|---|
| Research in Emergency Medicine | 2 | 30/30 |
| Psychiatry | 1 | 25/25 |
| Tropical Diseases | 1 | 15/15 |
| Clinical Toxicology | 2 | 50/50 |
| Emergency Medicine (IV) + OSCE exam | 7 | 120/120 |
| FAST, eFAST Ultrasound / Laboratory and Imaging Diagnostics (Elective) | 2 | 40/40 |
| First Aid and Qualified First Aid Teaching Methodology / Resuscitation and Trauma Team Management (Elective) | 1 | 25/25 |
| Chemical and Ecological Rescue / Interdisciplinary Teams for Violence Prevention (Elective) | 1 | 25/25 |
| Neurosurgery | 1 | 25/25 |
| Preparation for the Diploma Exam - Theoretical Workshop | 3 | 35/35 |
| Preparation for the Diploma Exam - Practical Workshop | 2 | 30/30 |
| Internship Mid-Year Internship - Orthopedics and Trauma Department | 1 | 30/30 |
| Mid-Year Internship - Cardiology Department | 1 | 30/30 |
| Summer Internship - Psychiatry Department or Emergency Room of a Psychiatric Hospital | 1 | 30/30 |
| Summer Internship - Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Department | 4 | 96/96 |
The content of the study program may change as a result of efforts to improve the quality of education and adapt the teaching offer to the current challenges of the labor market. Each change is approved by the University Senate and introduced with the aim of preparing students for their future careers in the best possible way.
Tuition fees
Fixed tuition - flexible payments
By choosing to study at VIZJA University, you can be sure that the tuition fee will not change throughout the duration of your studies. You can pay the tuition fee once for the entire year of study or spread over a semester payment. This allows you to decide how you want to plan your expenses.
Scholarships - easier than you think
While studying at VIZJA University, you can take advantage of a wide range of financial support from the state budget and European funds, as well as benefit from special discounts with VIZJA University discount program
You can submit most scholarship applications quickly and easily through your online account.
In the academic year 2023/2024, VIZJA University awarded 800 Rector’s Scholarships, ranging from PLN 400 /month to PLN 1000 /month, depending on the average or achievements. For outstanding sport, artistic or scientific achievements, the Scholarship Committee awarded scholarships of PLN 600 /month.
Detailed information on the possibility of applying for the Rector’s Scholarship is available in the dean’s system.
A sports scholarship may be awarded to a student who excels in sport achievements at least national level. In addition we also encourage our students to take part in additional support programs- eg. the National Academic Representation.
Young sportsmen can count on financial support in the amount of PLN 600 /month.
Detailed information on the possibility of applying for sports scholarship is available in the dean’s system.
A scholarship for people with disabilities may be awarded to a student who has a disability certificate, a disability degree certificate, a ZUS certifying physician’s certificate, a disability group certificate or a certificate of permanent or long-term incapacity to work on a farm.
In the 2023/2024 academic year, depending on the degree of disability, 350 scholarships for people with disabilities were awarded, ranging from PLN 1700 /month to PLN 1900 /month.
Detailed information on the possibility of applying for a scholarship for people with disabilities is available in the dean’s system.
The allowance is a form of emergency financial assistance. Any student who found himself temporarily in a difficult life situation resulting from random events beyond the student’s control can apply for it.The allowance may be granted twice in one academic year, and the allowance is not granted twice for the same random event.
In 2024, we granted 51 allowances for a total of PLN 255 000. The allowances, depending on the student’s situation, were paid in the amount of PLN 2,000 to PLN 5,000 at a time.
Detailed information on the possibility of applying for the allowance is available in the dean’s system.
2023/2024 academic year
800 Rector’s Scholarships
51 allowances
350 scholarships for people with disabilities
12 500 000 PLN was spent in 2023/2024 on scholarships
PLN 1,890,289.35 was spent in 2019/2020 on scholarships
PLN 2,911,662.50 was spent in 2020/2021 on scholarships
PLN 4,158,177.00 was spent in 2021/2022 on scholarships
PLN 7,829,950.00 was spent in 2022/2023 on scholarships
Rector’s Scholarship – highest average: 5,44
